Side Story: Blast Away Hollywood

When the Side Story is available, the player will receive the following Topic from Eleonora in Contacts:

Eleonora: Hey, Itsuki... Is it all right if we meet up? There's something I want to talk about... Eleonora: I'll be waiting at the usual place, the Classroom Film Set.. Eleonora: There's something I want to talk to you about. I'll be waiting at the Classroom Film Set.

Classroom Film Set

Eleonora: Itsuki... Do you have time right now? There's something I want to talk to you about.

The player is given two options on how to respond:

• Yes
• No

If the player chooses "no":

Itsuki: I'm a little busy right now. Sorry.

Eleonora: Oh... I see...

If the player chooses "yes":

The side story has been accepted.

Itsuki: Sure, if I can be of any help.

The screen transitions to facing Eleonora.

Eleonora: I think you know what this'll be about... but I want to talk to you about me going abroad...

Itsuki: Ah, what Director Tarachino mentioned the other day?

Eleonora: Right. He has a huge following in Hollywood, so he's to direct a movie co-produced in both Japan and America.

Itsuki: And, you were chosen for that too, huh?

Eleonora: Yeah...

Itsuki: I'm happy for you. Your dream's come true.

Eleonora: Th-That's--- ...That is true. But it's all happening so fast... I'm not ready for this yet...

Itsuki: So you're not going?

Eleonora: I mean, if I go to Hollywood, then I'd... You know, Itsuki... I feel like my life has been really fulfilling these days. I work hard to become a Hollywood actress because I want a place to belong in this world... But being with everyone in Fortuna has been so much fun.... I started feeling like this is where I belong... and I didn't even realize it until now.

The player is given two options on how to respond:

• You're not going then?
• So you've reached your goal.

If the player chooses option 2:

???

If the player chooses option 1:

Itsuki: You're not going then?

Eleonora: Th-That's not it! I mean, that isn't the only reason why I'm striving to work in Hollywood! Still... I can't make up my mind... So that's why... I want you to go on a date with me.

Itsuki: How did you reach that conclusion?

Eleonora: Does it matter? There's something I want to find out.

Itsuki: Well, if that helps you make up your mind, I'll tag along.

Eleonora: First is... Right. Let's go to the convenience store.

The player is given two options on how to respond:

• Why the convenience store?
• Getting into character again?

If the player chooses option 1:

???

If the player chooses option 2:

Itsuki: Getting into character again?

Eleonora: You remembered. But no, that's not the case this time.

The screen transitions to the convenience store.

Eleonora: Our date started here that day too. It wasn't that long ago, but this feels nostalgic for some reason.

Itsuki: Hey, isn't this...

Itsuki reaches into the magazine rack and pulls out a magazine with Eleonora on the cover.

Itsuki: It looks like "Horror Hunter Angel" is pretty popular.

Eleonora: Isn't that natural? Because I'm the lead in it! By the way, Itsuki... Do you remember the name of the show before it shifted genres? The high-school romance one.

The player is given three options on how to respond:

• "Dandelion in Love."
• *Dandelion in Dove."
• *Undershorts Dancer in Ginza."

If the player chooses option 3:

???

If the player chooses option 2:

???

If the player chooses option 1:

Itsuki: "Dandelion in Love."

Eleonora: That's right!

Itsuki: What's gotten into you?

Eleonora: Nothing? It was just a simple question. (whisper) ...So you remembered. (normal voice) Back then, we went on a date because I was trying to dial in my character for "Dandelion in Love."

Itsuki: Who would've imagined things would turn out this way?

Eleonora: You never know what happens in life. Then again, suddenly becoming a Mirage Master one day is pretty out there too.

Itsuki: Hahaha...

Eleonora: Well then, let's go to the next stop.

The screen transitions to the cafe.

Eleonora: *Slurp*

Itsuki: That's a... smoothie, if I recall. Ellie, do you really like that?

Eleonora: Okay! Here comes a question!

Itsuki: What?

Eleonora: This smoothie I have here... What's in it!?

The player is given three options on how to respond:

• Love for Hollywood.
• Carbon dioxide.
• 'Enzymes.

If the player chooses option 1:

???

If the player chooses option 2:

???

If the player chooses option 3:

Itsuki: ...Enzymes, was it? Something about Hollywood celebrities drinking it.

Eleonora: Th-That's right! I'm surprised you remembered something like that!

Itsuki: Something like that...? But you're the one who asked me what was in it. Of course I remember it.

Eleonora: I see. About this smoothie though... I'll be blunt. It's really not that good at all.

Itsuki: So why drink it?

Eleonora: I guess... it was for good luck. I felt like I could make it to Hollywood some day if I kept drinking this.

Itsuki: Looks like it worked.

Eleonora: Ahaha... I guess you're right. I did reach my dream, after all. ... Hey, Itsuki. What do you think I should do? About going to Hollywood, that is.

The player is given two options on how to respond:

• You should go.
• It's your dream, right?

If the player chooses option 2:

???

If the player chooses option 1:

Itsuki: You should go. I think it'd be a waste if you let this opportunity pass you by, just because you didn't feel you were ready.

Eleonora: Yeah... I had a hunch you'd say that, Itsuki.

Itsuki: Ellie?

Ellie gets up from her seat.

Eleonora: I-It's nothing! Now that, shall we get going? Next up is... the jewelry store.

The screen transitions into Carabia jewelry store.

Itsuki: We really are taking the same route as last time, huh?

Eleonora: More or less. It'd be meaningless otherwise.

Itsuki: Meaningless?

Eleonora: It's nothing important.

The screen goes to Eleonora looking at a display of necklaces.

Eleonora: Itsuki, come over here! Aww, they're so cute. There are three accessories here, but that one in particular is especially adorable.

Itsuki: ...

Eleonora: ... Why aren't you asking me "which one?"

Itsuki: Another quiz? You're not acting like your usual self today, Ellie.

Eleonora: Shuddup! Now that, Itsuki... which accessory did I want on that date!?

The player is given three options on how to respond:

• The necklace made for Nanalie.
• The bracelet made for Milla.
• Earrings with a realistic moth motif.

If the player chooses option 3:

???

If the player chooses option 2:

???

If the player chooses option 1:

Itsuki: The necklace made for Nanalie. It was a replica of the one she wore in the movie "Black Condor," right?

Eleonora: You remembered...

Itsuki: You were so excited when you told me about it, weren't you? That left an impression on me.

Eleonora: I-Is that right...?

Itsuki: Hey, Ellie. What're you trying to do today?

Eleonora: ...Heheh.

Itsuki: Ellie?

Eleonora: That reminds me... This was where I kind of figured out what it feels like to be a girl in love...

Itsuki: Yeah. Your Performa that appeared that day was really beautiful.

Eleonora: H-How can you say such an embarrassing thing with a straight face!? You really are the Prince of Denseness!

Itsuki: Huh?

Eleonora: It's nothing! ...All right, Itsuki, shall we go to the next place?

Itsuki: Next? Was there somewhere else...?

The screen transitions to Shibuya streets.

Itsuki: Oh yeah, we saw a movie here too.

Eleonora: We sure did. And I wouldn't be exaggerating if I said that Angel was born here!

Itsuki: Watching it didn't help much in the end though because of that excitable crowd.

Eleonora: Ahaha... Yeah.

Itsuki: Okay, what's your quiz here?

Eleonora: Well someone seems eager! All right! Hmm... I know! The title! The title of the movie we saw!

Itsuki: You came up with that on the spot, didn't you?

Eleonora: Of course not! Now, Itsuki, what was the name of the movie we saw here?

The player is given three options on how to respond:

• "Evil Dance of the Deceased III."
• "Evil Ball of the Dead IV."
• "Bad Hairdo 3."

If the player chooses option 1:

???

If the player chooses option 3:

???

If the player chooses option 2:

Itsuki: "Evil Ball of the Dead IV."

Eleonora: That's right, Itsuki! I'm surprised you remember.

Itsuki: You did treat me to it, after all. I wouldn't feel right if I didn't watch the movie with you.

Eleonora: I-I see. I'm glad to hear that.

The screen changes to view the back of Itsuki and Eleonora.

Eleonora: We went to so many places... It was fun... Itsuki... was it, um, ever a nuisance for you?

The player is given two options on how to respond:

• I had fun.
• I cherish all those memories.

If the player chooses option 1:

???

If the player chooses option 2:

Itsuki: I cherish all those memories.

Eleonora: Oh... ...All right.

Itsuki: What's up?

Eleonora: Thanks for today, Itsuki. Why don't we head back?

The screen transitions to the classroom film set with Eleonora facing her back to the screen.

Eleonora: Itsuki... I've made my decision. I want to see how far I can make it as an actress---on my own! So that's why... I'll go to Hollywood!

A light envelops Eleonora as an orb forms around her. Eleonora achieves a new Performa: Changeless Emotion.

Itsuki: Ah...!

Eleonora: ...Thanks, Itsuki. I was finally able to make up my mind because of you.

The player is given two options on how to respond:

• I see.
• It'll be a bit lonely though.

If the player chooses option 1:

???

If the player chooses option 1:

Itsuki: It'll be a bit lonely though. I wont' be able to see you whenever I want like now.

Eleonora: You finally said it.

Itsuki: Hm?

Eleonora: It's nothing! ...I've found a place where I belong. I can go to Hollywood without any worries. Plus... I have someone who'll remember too.

Itsuki: So that's why we went to so many places today.

Eleonora: Say, Itsuki. Even if I go to overseas... um...

Itsuki: Don't worry. No matter where you go, I'll always remember you.

Eleonora: Thanks.

Itsuki: You can go without any worry, okay?

Eleonora: ...Yeah. Of course, I won't be going to Hollywood until this situation with the Mirages has been dealt with.

Itsuki: That just means you need to step up your game. Hollywood's waiting for you.

Eleonora: Yeah!

The screen transitions to gameplay as the player receives the following Topic:

Tiki: Ellie's new Performa is shining so brightly...! Tiki: I'm sure a wonderful Radiant Skill will be born if we perform a Unity with it! I'll be waiting at the Bloom Palace! Tiki:

Bloom Palace

The new Radiant Skill Door of Departure has been realized!

Virion: Goodness me. The time has come for you to make your debut in high society... Ah... I may shed a noble tear!

Eleonora: Hollywood, Virion. Not high society.

Virion: But to think, a girl who was once so coarse has reached so high an echelon... I'm certain you cannot imagine the grueling trials Itsuki and I went through to mold you into a lady proper.

Eleonora: ...

Virion: What's this? No scorn, no outrage, no denial? My... Nothing is so daunting as a woman's silence.

Eleonora: It's the truth, after all. I'm thankful for Itsuki, and you.

Virion: Ah... My dear, sweet Ellie...

Eleonora: You're overreacting.

Virion: Well, I have no worries. I did watch you mature while you strove in such an unrefined manner.

Eleonora: Virion...

Virion: Now, onward to success... with dignity, elegance, and grace.

Eleonora: Yeah! I'm ready for glitz, glamour, and action!

VIrion: Ah... perhaps some things never change.

The screen transitions to cinematic of a movie preview.

Hee Ho Mart

Itsuki: It looks like everyone has high hopes for the movie you'll be in, Ellie. Has filming begun already?

Eleonora: Not yet. We just shot enough for a tease trailer. There's still a lot we have to do, you know? The actual filming won't start until much later.

Itsuki: I see. Still, this is a pretty amazing cast.

The screen transitions to white before Eleonora appears on the screen.

Eleonora: I'll do my best in this film, so I can become a renowned actress who can stand proudly beside those actors.

Itsuki: Haha, now that's our Ellie.

Eleonora: Ah, the magnificent Hollywood... I can't wait! It's been a while since the last time I was there.

Itsuki: Have you been there a lot?

Eleonora: Not a lot, per se. I went on a package tour for five days with my family when I was in middle school.

Itsuki: That's it?

Eleonora: That's it.

Itsuki: Oh... I see.

Eleonora: You have a problem with that!? I won't bring back any souvenirs for you if you keep that up!

Itsuki: Er, you're right. It doesn't matter how many times you've gone. Your dream is your dream. By the way, Ellie, are you good to go on your English idioms?

Eleonora: Hrgh... That's, well... I'm currently studying my butt off! You seem all calm now, but you better study too, Itsuki.

Itsuki: Why?

Eleonora: Once the movie's released, I'm going to have you come to Hollywood.

Itsuki: Huh?

Eleonora: There are things like red-carpet events, you know? So you better come, all right?

Itsuki: Got it.

Eleonora: It's a promise, okay?

Itsuki: Yeah. So go do your best, Ellie.

Eleonora: Right!

Job complete!

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